Job summary
The Trust has created its own in house training scheme for trust grade doctors. It is aimed at those who may want more experience in psychiatry, as well as international medical graduates who wish to pursue a career in psychiatry in the UK.
The Trust will offer a minimum 13 month contract to successful applicants and they will be eligible for an attractive relocation package of up to £5,000
Access to this unique programme includes -
Training on how to develop and maintain a portfolio
Expert clinical supervision, embedding feedback on clinical skills
Leadership and management training
Attendance at local postgraduate teaching programme
CASC Club place guaranteed
Communication skills programme
Emotional intelligence training, including 360 degree feedback
Attendance at Independent Assessment of Clinical Skills
Medical students teaching opportunities
Tailored physical health care training (provided by Acute Trust)
Clinical audit opportunities.
On-call work is included once you are up and running in the Trust.
These posts are for those genuinely interested in pursuing psychiatry as a career. You must have or are in the process of getting GMC registration - we cannot sponsor you for these posts. The salary for these posts is set at F2 level, however, an increase may be considered for those with FP competencies or completed CREST. Interview will be held via MS Teams in July 2025.
Please note, the vacancies are for positions across the Trust and not only at Roseberry Park Hospital.
Main duties of the job
1. Perform clinical assessment of individuals with mental health problems, including history taking, mental state examination, physical examination
2. Develop evaluation and formulation skills
3. Assessment and management of psychiatric emergencies
4. Understanding of pharmacological management of common mental health problems
5. Develop interview and risk assessment skills
6. Develop a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application
7. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including with non-medical prescribers
Please note there are multiple posts available in all specialties across the Trust. Therefore if successful, you could be placed in locations within our Trust other than Middlesbrough (eg Durham, Darlington Scarborough, Northallerton, Harrogate or York). You may wish to check out our website for further information on our localities
About us
We are the Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
There are two group localities; Durham & Tees Valley (which includes forensic services) and North Yorkshire & York. In terms of clinical specialties, these comprise -
Adult mental health
Mental health services for older people
Children and young peoples services
Learning disability services
Forensic Services (including prisons)
Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Foundation Doctor
Salary
£42,008 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
13 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9346-TD-20M
Job locations
Roseberry Park Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS4 3AF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Induction
At the beginning of your post you will take part in an induction programme. The induction will introduce you to the Trust if you have not previously worked with us before. As part of the induction you will be introduced to the workplace and informed of the requirements of the post, including your on call commitments.
Supervision arrangements
Clinical supervision is provided by Senior Medical Staff within the team as required.
Weekly educational supervision is provided by the Consultant.
There will be a minimum of one hour per week formal supervision and there will be ongoing clinical supervision as required. Supervision and support is provided by members of the MDT as outlined above on an ongoing basis during regular clinical duties.
Educational Opportunities
There will be an expectation that you attend local postgraduate teaching programmes as well as specific programmes that individual Directorates facilitate.
Support Resources
You will be provided with IT network access and have access to Library facilities.
Duties of the Post/Roles and responsibilities of Trainee
Generic:
8. Perform clinical assessment of individuals with mental health problems, including history taking, mental state examination, physical examination
9. Develop evaluation and formulation skills
10. Assessment and management of psychiatric emergencies
11. Understanding of pharmacological management of common mental health problems
12. Develop interview and risk assessment skills
13. Develop a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application
14. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including with non-medical prescribers
Specific (Depending upon post):
15. Assessment and management of individuals with mental illness
16. Knowledge of pharmacological management of psychosis, including treatment- resistant and complex cases
17. Develop an understanding of psychosocial interventions
18. Have an appreciation of the importance of physical health issues in psychosis
19. To assess, review and contribute to the management of inpatients.
20. To join and contribute to ward rounds.
21. Memory/outpatient clinic 1-2 new patients per week and 2-3 follow up patients per week are seen by trainee under supervision of consultant.
22. Elderly day hospital. Review by trainee mainly on Thursdays.
23. To maintain up to date electronic and other medical records of high standard.
24. To attend CPA/Care Coordination meetings.
25. To provide support to CMHT and to see carers/relatives as required.
Setting where work will be carried out (this will vary according to post)
Inpatient
Community (Home visits)
Outpatient appointments
Nursing Homes
Person Specification
Career Development
Essential
26. Describe why you wish to pursue psychiatry as a career.
Desirable
27. Describe any audits/research you have done and how this changed your practice.
Experience
Essential
28. Describe your experience of working in a psychiatric speciality, either in the UK or abroad (you can include some examples if you wish).
29. Describe any experience of working in a healthcare setting in the UK (you can include some examples if you wish).
Desirable
30. Describe your medical career experience to date and give examples of how these skills translate to psychiatry.
31. Describe any clinical attachments you may have done in the UK.
Qualifications
Essential
32. MBBS
33. State your GMC registration status (you must have GMC licence to practice or be in process of applying) - we cannot sponsor you
Desirable
34. Other psychiatry qualifications
Interview Details
Essential
35. Should you be shortlisted, would you prefer a morning or afternoon interview slot? This isn't guaranteed but would help plan the day.
Desirable
36. Please complete this form. Providing the information is voluntary and not used for shortlisting/interview selection, it is purely to help medical staffing contact you if necessary and plan the interview timings. All information will be deleted following interview.